Bill Chappell
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National
U.N. Treaty Banning Nuclear Weapons Takes Effect, Without The U.S. And Others
"For the first time in history, nuclear weapons are going to be illegal in international law," says Elayne Whyte, who oversaw the treaty's creation.
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Politics
U.S. Will Remain In WHO, Fauci Announces, As Biden Reverses Trump Move
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus responded, "Thank you my brother Tony" and thanks also to the U.S. for renewing its support.
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World
Pompeo Accuses China Of Genocide Against Muslim Uighurs In Xinjiang
"I believe this genocide is ongoing," Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in a forceful statement issued on his last full day representing the U.S. to the world.
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National
In Historic First, Biden To Nominate Transgender Doctor As Assistant Health Secretary
Dr. Rachel Levine is currently the secretary of health in Pennsylvania, where she leads the state's fight against COVID-19.
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National
Data Scientist Rebekah Jones, Facing Arrest, Turns Herself In To Florida Authorities
Rebekah Jones has said she lost her job after refusing to manipulate data to suggest Florida was ready to ease coronavirus restrictions.
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National
Twitter Suspends Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's Account
A Twitter spokesperson said Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene violated the company policy it recently used to remove thousands of QAnon-related accounts. Her account was suspended for 12 hours.
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National
'All Hands On Deck': National Mall Is Closed, As Agencies Fortify D.C.
The National Park Service cites the "real and substantial threat of violence and unlawful behavior" at the upcoming inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden.
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National
U.S. Says Rioters At Capitol Aimed 'To Capture And Assassinate Elected Officials'
"It's only a matter of time, justice is coming," Jacob Chansley, the "QAnon Shaman," said in a hand-written note to Vice President Mike Pence.
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National
New York State Sues NYPD Over Its Handling Of 2020 Racial Justice Protests
The state attorney general's office says it has received "more than 1,300 complaints and pieces of evidence" about the police response to the protests in New York City.
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Health
COVID-19 Origin Study: WHO Team Arrives In Wuhan To Investigate
Their arrival comes more than a week after an unexpected delay prevented the scientists from entering China.